Flashlights

Genius: Dillon Morton

Jack of all trades, master of none.  This expression has no pertinence to Dillon Morton as a young artist, designer, DJ, and clothing line owner.  Originally from Portland, Dillon is now a Colorado resident attending the University of Colorado at Boulder.  I came across Dillon’s designs because he did the cover artwork for Flashlight’s EP which was featured last week.  I sent the link to his site over to my Denver friend, Ryan, who in true scene fashion said “That’s my homie fool.”  What a small, marvelous world it is.  His artwork is sophisticated and elementary, clean and sloppy.  His designs are relevant yet more advanced than the other album artwork (this isn’t simply putting text on top of a photo) out there right now.  His music has a great electronic energy and I’m LUSTing for more, Ed Banger take notice.  Then there’s the clothing line.  When I think of it, this post could have been 4 separate posts.  That’s what our genius features are all about.  Dillon Morton is a Jack of all trades, master of all.

Art:

Design:

Music as LUST:

Download his 4-song EP Night: 1 EP and become a fan on LUST’s facebook.

Fake Diamonds Clothing:

Fake Diamonds Website and Blog.


Flashlights

I don’t know much about Denver’s Flashlights other than the fact that their soothing electro pop music would make for a great night starter or night ender.  Something about the beats and soothing vocals that help you transition your energy from high to low and back again.  Perfect for that intimate after-hours dance party or that long straight desert drive.  Lots of good stuff coming out of Colorado lately.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKkJ0eVfoDU

Stream from their bandcamp and download the two songs below:

Holidays

New Hampshire

If you’re fortunate to be heading to SXSW see them here:

03.17.11 – SXSW- AUSTIN, TEXAS- EYE IN THE SKYE STAGE @ Shiner Saloon
03.19.11 – SXSW- AUSTIN, TEXAS- DENVER REVERB STAGE @ Parkside